Model Test Shoot Guide

A test shoot is a shoot where you, the model and perhaps a makeup artist or hair stylist come together to work on everyone’s portfolio. Getting all the creatives in the room in order to make some great art and typically, you’ll all be working for free with a few minor exceptions if you’re in need of some fancy styling or an in-demand location.

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Los Angeles Beaches

Los Angeles. It has beaches. It has beautiful locations. If you're a photographer though where should you shoot? This is probably the most common question that I ask myself before each and every photoshoot. I thought it would make a great topic for a blog post. Taking photos at the beach in Los Angeles requires a combination of planning, production, knowledge, and luck. 

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Beginner Portrait Photography Tips

A great portrait is almost the very definition of great photography and when most of us think of photography, we often think of great portraits. Images of friends and family. The selfies and self-portraits we've shot. Portraits of strangers. When done well, portraits reveal the complexion and diversity of the human condition and can provoke an emotional response in the viewer.

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